Good news! We have received investment from the WEA via the UK Single Prosperity Fund, to support women in Stockport, Manchester and Bury. In addition to our usual social enterprise development opportunities, the funding secured will support community learning initiatives across Digital and Tech Skills development, Health and Wellbeing, Careers Development and Financial Literacy. We […]
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☀️Summer of Wellbeing☀️
Here at Flourish, we’re investing in health and wellbeing all summer 2024! Prioritising self-care as an adult is paramount! Studies show that individuals who take the time to do things that improve both their mental and physical health have increased energy for everyday tasks, are at a lower risk of illness and have better stress management […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – August
Changemaker of the Month: Soniya Iqbal At Flourish, we love celebrating women who turn their experiences into opportunities to support others. This month, we’re delighted to recognise Soniya Iqbal, founder of Heal ‘N’ Thriive Therapies, whose journey demonstrates the power of personal growth, resilience and taking that first step. Soniya joined the Flourish community in […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – July
Changemaker of the Month: Jill Clifford At Flourish, we love celebrating individuals whose passion for supporting others creates lasting change in their communities. This month, we’re delighted to spotlight Jill Clifford, founder of The Community Counsellor—a compassionate social entrepreneur whose journey is a powerful example of perseverance, collaboration, and purpose. Jill’s Journey with Flourish Jill first connected […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – June
Changemaker of the Month: Amna Choudry At Flourish, we are proud to celebrate individuals who not only invest in their own growth but go on to create meaningful impact in the lives of others. This month, we’re delighted to spotlight Amna Choudry—a compassionate, and purpose-driven changemaker whose journey reflects the power of intention, courage, and service. […]
Flourish Launch New Podcast Series to aid Wellbeing!
Working to create social change can be deeply rewarding — but it can also be emotionally demanding. The pressures of leading a start-up or scale-up social venture often sit alongside personal responsibilities, lived experiences, family life and the wider challenges facing our communities every day. That’s why we’re pleased to be working with Amna from Psynergy […]
CHANGEMAKER OF THE MONTH – MAY
Sarah Spanton is Director of Waymarking C.I.C, based at the Flourish Hub at Heaton Chapel Station. This February Waymarking celebrated 5 years as a social enterprise – guiding people in their neighbourhoods to co-create healthy, thriving and resilient places. Sarah began her career in the creative sector before studying urban regeneration and development at the […]
Splash Social Enterprise Network
We started the SPLASH Network in the autumn of 2025 as a way of connecting with organisations in and around Trafford, opening the doors to our Altrincham Hub and creating space for potential collaboration. What has grown since then is a dynamic monthly meeting of minds that now stretches far beyond Trafford and across Greater […]